Morocco, Italy sign deal to train and recruit seasonal workers in Sicily

A memorandum of understanding signed by Morocco and Italy on March 28 in Palermo (Sicily), will enable Moroccan nationals to undergo vocational training to work in the country. The deal was approved by Sicilian and Moroccan trade union groups, who are offering seasonal jobs in Sicily for the beneficiaries. The Italian news agency Ansa reported that the agreement was signed by the Association of Foreign Workers of Sicily, the Human Solidarity Consortium, and the General Union of Moroccan

Spain reassures Canary Islands about Moroccan military exercises near Archipelago

Addressing concerns expressed by the Canary Islands government about Morocco's naval military exercises near the Spanish archipelago, the Spanish Foreign Ministry confirmed that they are happening «well outside the Spanish territorial sea». Spanish media, quoting Foreign Ministry sources, reported that Minister José Manuel Alvarez conveyed this to Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo, who ended the conversation satisfied with the explanations and details provided to him

Casablanca’s oldest slum Carrieres centrales to become the city’s largest park

Casablanca's oldest slum, Carrieres centrales, will be converted to the city's largest park, state-owned TV channel 2M reported on Sunday. The announcement was made by Councilor Karim El-Klaybi, the first VP of the Ain Sebaa district, who said that the local development company Casablanca Baia has received approval for the Grand Park project. The company will be designing and studying plans to turn the 33-hectare land into a hub that includes green areas, recreational facilities, and cultural

Palestinian Authority welcomes Morocco’s continued support

The Palestinian Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammad Mustafa, received a phone call from the Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, on Sunday March 31, reports the Palestinian news agency WAFA. The head of Moroccan diplomacy congratulated Mr. Mustafa on his appointment by the Palestinian President to form the new government, while also «wishing him success in his new role as Foreign Minister. He also wished the new government success in its mission to

Algeria pushes for Arab League involvement in Sahara issue

In an interview with local media Saturday, Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune addressed the Sahara issue. He reiterated that it is a «decolonization issue» and insisted on involving the Arab League in the regional dispute. «There is no Arab League resolution recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara», he argued. For the record, King Hassan II recommended that this issue be kept off the agendas of Arab summits, arguing that the pan-Arab organization had

The Algerian president justifies his version of a Maghreb bloc without Morocco

In an interview with Algerian media on Saturday, president Abdelmadjid Tebboune addressed the Algerian-initiated project for a Maghreb grouping excluding Morocco. The Kingdom featured prominently in the passages devoted to this project launched on March 3 in Algiers. «Our western neighbors wish to join the West African Development Organization (ECOWAS), and they are free to do so», stressed President Tebboune to justify sidelining Rabat. Indeed, in 2017, Morocco applied to

Diaspo #332 : Kaoutar El Frayji, a Moroccan committed to international development

A native of Casablanca, Kaoutar El Frayji grew up in Italy, where her passion for languages led her to have an international career from an early age, interacting with global issues related to international and sustainable development. Today, as a consultant, she is one of more than 250 young Moroccans, from Morocco and abroad, committed to address the challenges related to climate change.

Tanger Med Port authority says disruption to maritime traffic to last until March 31

The Tanger Med port authority has issued a warning in view of the weather conditions thta have disrupted maritime traffic. In a notice made public Saturday, the port's authority indicated that disruptions would persist until Sunday March 31, with strong winds and heavy rainfall. In this case, users were asked to take the necessary safety precautions to avoid any incidents. This warning comes at a time when the region has been experiencing disruptions to shipping traffic for several

Couscous, is it Moroccan? An animated series on Morocco's intangible heritage gives an answer

Bassmat Tourath is a new animated series on Moroccan history and intangible heritage that tries to debunk historical misconceptions in an academic yet entertaining way.

Morocco’s Foreign minister receives the High Representative of the Coalition for the Sahel

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, received the High Representative of the Coalition for the Sahel, the Mauritanian Hamadi Meimou, in Rabat on Friday. The meeting underscores Morocco's role in regional security efforts. The Coalition for the Sahel, based in Brussels, was established at the G5 Sahel summit held in Pau on January 13, 2020. The launch ceremony was attended by the presidents of France, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Chad. UN Secretary-General Antonio